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Entrepreneur

For people establishing or running a business in Japan. Requires genuine capital, a physical office and, in practice, a credible plan — requirements were tightened in 2025.

Who it is for. Founders and executives setting up a Japanese company.

Researched, not independently verifiedlow confidenceReviewed 20 September 2026

Worth knowing. Requirements for this status were tightened during 2025, with increased expectations on capital, office substance and business planning. Confirm the current criteria with the Immigration Services Agency before committing funds.

Fact
Income required
Not stated
Savings required
Not stated
Investment required
JP¥5M
Application fee
Not stated
Processing time
30–120 days
Permission lasts
12 months

Renewable

Permanent residence
After 10 years
Citizenship
After 5 years
Remote work not coveredLocal employment allowedFamily can join
Apply through the authority, not through us: www.isa.go.jp (opens in a new tab)

Sources

Researched, not independently verifiedlow confidenceReviewed 20 September 2026

Worth knowing. Requirements for this status were tightened during 2025, with increased expectations on capital, office substance and business planning. Confirm the current criteria with the Immigration Services Agency before committing funds.

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Reference dataset, compiled 20 September 2026. This is a compiled reference dataset. Every figure is drawn from official material and cited, but no record has been signed off by a named editor working through the review console, so nothing here is marked verified. Immigration rules change without notice and consulates apply them differently. Check the linked authority before you act on anything. This site is not legal advice.